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CONGRATULATIONS Republican Party of North Stonington has endorsed the following candidates:

First Selectman Nicholas Mullane II
Selectman Shawn P. Murphy

Town Clerk Norma J. Holliday

Town Treasurer Robin D. Roohr

Board of Finance Full term Elwin Bresette

Board of finance to fill vacancy for four years. Daniel Stephen Spring

Board of finance to fill vacancy for two years.

Board of Education full term Edmund W. Sarchilli

Board of Education full term Philip M. Mendolia
Board of Assessment Appeals Candy Lynn Palmer

Economic Development Commission Full Term Linda L. Pershaec
Economic Development Commission Full Term
Brett Louis Mastroianni
Economic Development Commission two year term Christine M. Wagner

Planning & Zoning Commission four years
Ann C. Brown
Planning and Zoning Alternate two years

Zoning Board of Appeals Candy Lynn Palmer
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Edmond P. McGowan III
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
MEET THE CANDIDATES VOTE NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Nick MullaneFirst Selectman Nicholas H. Mullane II

Nick is uniquely qualified to be our First Selectman because of his vast experience in our Town’s government, in management, and his total interest and activity in North Stonington. Nick dedicates long working hours fully to the needs of North Stonington. Townspeople know that Nick has successfully guided North Stonington through many very dynamic and profound events and has done his very best for our town.

He and his wife,Florence, have lived on Miller Road since 1970. Their three children, all graduates of Wheeler High School, are on there own. Nick is a retired Electric Boat Contracts Supervisor and longtime member of the Grange and active in the annual fair.
 Shawn Murphy Selectman Shawn P. Murphy
Shawn has been a Selectman for the past four years. Prior to this he served on the Board of Education and on the Board of Finance as Chairman. He is an active member and Treasurer of the Republican Town Committee and was a former member of the Public Safety Complex Committee.

Shawn is a retired naval officer and is currently employed as a Contracts Administrator and Auxiliary Services Manager at Connecticut College. His extensive financial, administrative, material and project management experience helps to maximize the effectiveness of the Board of Selectmen. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Management, and has completed coursework towards a Master of Public Administration degree.

Shawn has demonstrated his devotion to our community through his continued commitment to town government. He routinely attends various board and commission meetings to keep abreast of current issues affecting our town, to provide input, and to listen to citizens concerns.



Norma Holiday Town Clerk Norma J. Holliday


Norma has held the position of Town Clerk for ten years. She has been instrumental in the modernization of the town records. She previously worked at the North Stonington Senior Center as Director as well as the Agent for the Elderly.

She and her husband Steve live at Mains Crossing Road with their daughters Kaitlyn and Jeanette.
Norma is a member of the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company and is an active member of the fair committee.




 Town Treasurer Robin D. Roohr

Robin and her husband Matt have been residents for 28 years. They have 2 children, Matt Jr. and Amanda.

She served three years as temporary Treasurer until she was elected to the job in November 2003. She has worked as Selectmen’s Secretary for 24 years, formerly served as treasurer of Little League and secretary for Recreation Commission and Republican Town Committee.

When she isn’t working she enjoys travel, reading and cooking.



Board of Finance to fill vacancy for four years Daniel Spring

Daniel S. Spring: 231 Wyassup Road, N. Stonington, CT. Resident for 9 years. Wife, Ellen and two sons, Matthew and Trevor. Employed by Stifel Nicolaus, New London, CT as First Vice President Investments and Branch Manager. Tenure in the industry is 27 years. Retired military, Colonel, CT Army National Guard serving 31 years. Current community commitments include The Community Foundation of Eastern CT, Child and Family Agency of SECT, Mitchell College of New London and Vice Chair of the Finance Board of North Stonington.

Board of Finance Full term Elwin Bresette

Elwin retired in 2008 after 19 years as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lawrence and Memorial Hospital...
During his tenure at L&M he also served on the Board of the American Red Cross, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, and Mitchell College...

Since retiring, he continues to serve on the Board of Mitchell College; in addition he has joined the Board of the Connecticut Legal Services and currently serves on the North Stonington Board of Finance...

Elwin lives in North Stonington with his wife Linda...


Planning & Zoning Commission four years: Ann Brown





Board of Education full Term Edmund Scarchilli






Board of Education full term Philip Mendolia


Board of Assessment Appeals Candy Palmer

Zoning Board of Appeals Alt. Edmond McGowen III

Economic Development Commission Full 4 year term Brett Mastroianni

Economic Development Commission Full 4 year term Linda Pershaec

Economic Development Commission Full Two Years Christine Wagner